Find out how popular the last name Czosek is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Czosek.

Czosek, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Czosek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czosek in America

Czosek is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czosek surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Czosek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czosek to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Czosek

The surname Czosek is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lesser Poland, particularly around the city of Krakow, which was a major cultural and political center during that time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Czosek can be found in the "Księga Cudów" (Book of Miracles), a 14th-century manuscript that documented miraculous events in the Krakow region. The name appears in an entry dated 1357, referring to a landowner named Jan Czosek.

The name itself is derived from the Polish word "czos," which means "garlic." This suggests that the original bearer of the surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of garlic, or perhaps had a connection to the culinary arts.

In the 16th century, the Czosek family was well-established in the town of Kazimierz, a historic district of Krakow. Records from that period include references to a prominent merchant named Jakub Czosek, who was involved in the city's thriving trade with neighboring countries.

One notable figure in the history of the Czosek name was Tomasz Czosek (1566-1631), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Polish-Swedish Wars. He gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another Czosek of historical significance was Katarzyna Czosek (1632-1698), a renowned herbalist and natural healer from the village of Nowy Sącz. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was well-respected throughout the region.

In the 18th century, the Czosek family expanded their influence, with members holding prominent positions in the clergy and academia. One such figure was Piotr Czosek (1721-1789), a Jesuit scholar and professor of philosophy at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent artist bearing the Czosek name. Jan Czosek (1833-1901) was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depicted the rural life and traditions of his native Poland.

While the Czosek surname may have originated in a specific region of Poland, it has since spread across the country and beyond, carried by families who emigrated to other parts of Europe and the world. However, its roots remain firmly tied to the rich cultural heritage of Lesser Poland and the city of Krakow.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czosek

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Czosek.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Czosek was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Czosek has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Czosek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Czosek, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!